Ingredients
The following ingredients have 4 Servings
- ¾ cup (1½ sticks / 170 g) unsalted butter, (softened)
- 1 cup (200 g) light brown sugar, (packed)
- 1 large egg, (room temperature)
- ¼ cup molasses
- 2½ cups (312.5 g) all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking soda
- ½ teaspoon ground cloves
- 2 teaspoons ground ginger
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 cup (125 g) confectioners' sugar
Instruction
- Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, using a hand mixer, cream together butter and brown sugar.
- Turn the mixer to low and add in the egg and molasses. Mix for about 30 seconds to incorporate, then turn the mixer to medium-high and blend until light and fluffy.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, cloves, ginger, and cinnamon.
- Add the flour mixture, 1/3 at a time, to the molasses mixture, beating until combined.
- Shape dough into 1-inch balls. Set on the lined baking sheet.
- Pour confectioners' sugar onto a small plate or bowl.
- Roll dough ball in confectioners' sugar until completely covered and place on lined cookie sheet about 2 inches apart. (If you want them extra chewy, chill for 10 minutes in the freezer before baking.)
- Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
- Remove from oven and allow cookies to cool to room temperature before serving.
